NHS dental care is always available if you are in severe pain, whether you have a regular dentist or not. Urgent treatment when your dentist is closed includes treatment that is necessary to relieve severe pain or bleeding. If you are not exempt from charges, urgent care will cost £20.60. If you need urgent treatment when your dentist is closed call 111.

Why should you see an NHS dentist?

You will be guaranteed a high quality service from dentists that are regularly inspected by the NHS.

You can get all the treatment you need on the NHS - from a routine check-up to crowns, dentures and bridges.

Treatment is free for:

Children under 18

Full time students (aged 18)

Pregnant women and new mums

People on a range of benefits

Help with health costs is also available for families with a low income.